Real Madrid will aim for their second consecutive victory when they face 12th-placed Real Sociedad in Saturday's La Liga fixture.
The spotlight was on star striker Kylian Mbappé, who opened his account for Real Madrid in the league with a brace in their 2-0 win over Real Betis in their previous game.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad were held to a goalless draw by 16th-placed Getafe, leaving them with just one win from their first four games of the season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in UK:
TV channel: Premier Sports 1
Live stream: Premier Sports Player, LaLigaTV
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What time does Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid kick off in UK?
This La Liga clash takes place at Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Sat, Sep. 14 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Reale Arena |
| Location | San Sebastian, Spain |
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news
Eder Militao returned to training at an optimum time following an injury scare. With David Alaba and Ferland Mendy also sidelined and both Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga missing from midfield, Militao's partnership with Antonio Rudiger should bring some important stability. Fran Garcia will likely start at left-back.
Ancelotti could switch to a 4-2-3-1 given Tchouameni and Camavinga are out. That would see Luka Modric partner Federico Valverde in the middle, with Brahim Diaz starting as a No. 10 in the continued absence of Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Garcia — Valverde, Modric — Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius — Mbappe
Injured: David Alaba, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy, Jesus Vallejo
Suspended: None
Mikel Oyarzabal made a surprise return to training this week after suffering a serious ankle sprain on Spain duty. There is a chance the forward could be in the matchday squad for Saturday's game.
Hamari Traore and Brais Mendez are expected to miss out, so Oyarzabal's return would be welcome for a team that managed just one shot against Getafe in their 0-0 draw prior to the international break.
Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, and Aritz Elustondo are also doubts.
Real Sociedad predicted XI (4-4-1-1, right to left): Remiro (GK) — Munoz, Zubeldia, Pacheco, Aramburu — Kubo, Zubimendi, Turrientes, Gomez — Barrenetxea — Umar
Injured: Arsen Zakharyan, Alvaro Odriozola, Aritz Elustondo, Mikel Oyarzabal (doubt), Hamari Traore, Brais Mendez
Suspended: None
Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid come into this game with a slight psychological edge having defeated Real Sociedad in three of their last five La Liga meetings.
While they haven't began the season at their absolute best, Real Madrid will still be favourites to win this game. Real Sociedad have started this season slow and Madrid's talented squad may be too much for them to handle.
- Prediction: Real Sociedad 0-2 Real Madrid
La Liga fixture schedule this week
Friday, September 13
- Real Betis vs. Leganes (8:00 p.m. BST)
Saturday, September 14
- Real Mallorca vs. Villarreal (1:00 p.m. BST)
- Espanyol vs. Alaves (3:15 p.m. BST)
- Sevilla vs. Getafe (5:30 p.m. BST)
- Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (8:00 p.m. BST)
Sunday, September 15
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Valladolid (1:00 p.m. BST)
- Girona vs. Barcelona (3:15 p.m. BST)
- Las Palmas vs. Athletic Bilbao (5:30 p.m. BST)
- Atlético Madrid vs. Valencia (8:00 p.m. BST)
Monday, September 16
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (8:00 p.m. BST)
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